View All 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Half Dollar

2008 (S) Bald Eagle Commemorative Half Dollar

Strike Type
2008 (S) Modern Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
2008
Denomination
Modern Commemoratives
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date)
Designer
Susan Gamble and Joseph Menna/Donna Weaver and Charles Vickers
Mintage
120,180
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Weight
11.34g
Diameter
30.6mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

$173 MS70 01-29-2009 David Lawrence RC

Description

The 2008 (S) Bald Eagle Commemorative Half Dollar represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 120,180 examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Auction record: $173 MS70 01-29-2009 David Lawrence RC. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #394415.

External References

Error Varieties

No listings found

This category doesn't have any child listings yet.

Other Strike Types in This Series

Collector Essentials

Tools and references for building and protecting your coin collection.

As an Amazon Associate, NumisDex earns from qualifying purchases.